"With the rise of worldwide anti-Semitism, it has been difficult for me to program Jewish works. I remember a certain recital when I was asked to remove a suite of pieces by Ernest Bloch for fear of audience distaste."
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Music Review/Video Premiere: Free Radicals ‘No State Solution’ and ‘Dub for Besouro’
'No State Solution' is innovative, brisk, declarative, and supercharged.
Read More »Music Review: Kuwaisiana Really Delivers On ‘Chapter 1’
With 'Chapter 1,' Kuwaisiana provides thrilling harmonics, a kind of reckless dynamism, and hormonal exuberance.
Read More »Music Premiere: Bombay Rickey Shines on ‘Virgenes del Sol’
This remake of Yma Sumac's 1950 song is a combination of pop, Spaghetti Western, and opera not to be missed.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: In Concert
Enjoy 53 live performances from four Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies from 2014 to 2017 (the 29th to 32nd) in this highly recommended (3.5 stars out of 4) Blu-ray version packed with 674 minutes of great material.
Read More »First Festival Sacramento 2018: Review (May 5, Tanzanite Park)
Hip-hop legends Blackalicious and punk rock sister duo Dog Party headlined Saturday's lineup at the fourth annual First Festival 2018 on May 5 in Sacramento, CA.
Read More »Concert Review: Dennis DeYoung and the Music of Styx at FestiVille, Millersville, PA, April 28, 2018
Songwriter, keyboardist, and original vocalist of Styx Dennis DeYoung brought class, music, and fun to Millersville University's second annual spring FestiVille.
Read More »Interview: Johnny Iguana from The Claudettes on ‘Dance Scandal at the Gymnasium!’
Pianist Johnny Iguana sees 2018 as a strong year for The Claudettes: an Independent Music Award, a new album, and a new tour.
Read More »Music Review: Ghostly Beard – ‘Inward’ Dispenses Luxurious Tones
'Inward' is one of those albums best described as luxuriously comfortable, which makes it worth your time and attention.
Read More »Music Review: A Perfect Circle – ‘Eat the Elephant’
Is rock supergroup A Perfect Circle's long-awaited third album of originals worth the 15-year wait? I think you know the (obvious) answer.
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